What is the weather like in Chicago vs Traverse City in May?

In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 69 mm.

Chicago vs Traverse City in May

Chicago and Traverse City are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air; Traverse City is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Traverse City — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Traverse City
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	17°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	18° / 7°
Rainfall	109 mm	69 mm
Rainy days	11	8
Humidity	75%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	55	43

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Chicago vs Traverse City in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Traverse City?: Chicago and Traverse City are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air; Traverse City is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Traverse City in May?: In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 69 mm.